This year’s Met Gala isn’t just a star-studded fashion spectacle—it’s a cultural statement. Inspired by the Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibition at the Costume Institute, the event puts Black dandyism and self-expression at the center of fashion’s most visible stage. Curated in collaboration with scholars and artists like Monica Miller and Iké Udé, the exhibit highlights how Black men have used fashion as a form of resistance, identity, and artistry across generations.
But what began as a celebration of Black style now lands in a politically charged climate. With federal crackdowns on diversity programming and renewed attacks on race-centered initiatives, the Met Gala has become, intentionally or not, a symbol of cultural pushback. Under the leadership of Anna Wintour and co-chairs like A$AP Rocky and LeBron James, this year's event challenges the industry to go beyond aesthetics and embrace accountability.
From Harlem to high fashion, this moment is more than a red carpet—it's about reclaiming space, honoring legacy, and reshaping who gets seen in the halls of power and style.
Co-Director: Nina Ljeti, Bety Dereje via Vogue
https://archive.is/2025.05.05-091935/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/style/met-gala-2025-black-dandy-politics.html
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